Assembly Technician

Bluedrop Training & Simulation; Halifax; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Bluedrop Training & Simulation seeks an Assembly Technician to assemble simulators at the Integration Facility and on client sites, focusing on electrical, controls, IT and mechanical systems. The role includes field repairs, collaboration with engineering teams, and travel for installations.

Ideal candidates hold a degree or diploma in a relevant field and have hands-on experience with electrical/mechanical assembly, PLCs, and trouble‑shooting.

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent in a relevant field (CS/EE/Controls/Robotics/Electrical Eng. Tech).
• Experience with servo motors, cabinet troubleshooting, and machine programming.
• Hands-on experience assembling and troubleshooting electrical systems (IT, control cabinets, cabling, diagnostics).
• Hands-on experience assembling/troubleshooting mechanical systems.
• Well organized, deadline-driven and detail-oriented.
• Excellent writing and documentation skills.
• Clear and professional communication.
• Ability to follow safe work practices and quality procedures.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for installations.
• Ability to obtain Government of Canada security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret assembly and manufacturing drawings and documentation.
• Read and interpret electrical assembly drawings and documentation.
• Programming and setting up PLCs to meet the design intent (nice to have).
• Build control cabinets as designed.
• Inspect parts and sub-assemblies using checklists.
• Assemble simulators from sub-assemblies including structural, mechanical, IT equipment and cabling.
• Install cabling throughout a simulator (IT cables, signal cables, low power cables).
• Label parts, assemblies, cables and wire harnesses.
• Complete assembly checklists and reports.
• Document the assembly process with text and photographs.
• Perform PCAs (Physical Configuration Audits).
• Diagnostics and troubleshooting to identify root causes.
• Propose and implement resolution recommendations.
• Disassemble and pack simulators for shipment to client sites.
• Travel to client facilities for unpacking/re-assembly.
• Inventory and tool management procedures.
• Participate in R&D projects as assigned.
• Maintain clean work areas and enforce safety.

Skills

Servo motors

Cabinet troubleshooting

Machine programming

Electrical assembly

IT systems

Control cabinets

Cable repair

Electrical diagnostics

Mechanical assembly

Detail oriented

Documentation

Clear communication

Safety awareness

Quality procedures

Travel

Problem solving

Security clearance

Education

University degree or equivalent in CS/EE/Controls/Robotics/Electrical Engineering Technology

Tools

PLC programming

Oscilloscope

Job description

The Assembly Technician is a multi-faceted role, where the individual(s) are responsible for assembling simulators in Bluedrop's Integration Facility (and at customer facilities) with a focus on the electrical, controls , IT, and mechanical assembly. The Assembly Technician will also support field repairs of simulators, as required. The Assembly Technician reports to the Director, Manufacturing and Delivery, you will work closely with Systems Engineering, Mechanical design, Electrical design, and Software Integration teams. This role offers working with exciting new technologies and immense room for growth and learning.

Qualifications

• University Degree, College diploma or equivalent industry experience in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Controls Commissioning, Robotics or Electrical Engineering Technology.
• Experience with servo motors, Cabinet troubleshooting and machine programming, highly desirable.
• Hands-on experience in assembling, and/or troubleshooting electrical systems (e.g., IT systems, Control Cabinets, Cable repair, Electrical diagnostics with oscilloscope etc.)
• Hands-on experience in assembling, and/or troubleshooting mechanical systems.
• Highly organized, flexible, deadline driven and detail oriented.
• Eye for detail and ensuring high quality deliverables.
• Strong writing and documentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in a clear and professional manner.
• Demonstrated ability to follow safe work practices and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to follow quality procedures.
• Willingness to travel occasionally (for system installations).

• Can do attitude, exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills: troubleshooting; root cause analysis; find solutions.

• Must be able to obtain a Government of Canada security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Reading and interpreting assembly and manufacturing drawings and documentation.
• Reading and interpreting electrical assembly and manufacturing drawings and documentation.
• Programing and setting up PLCs to function as prescribed to meet the design intent, nice to have.
• Building control cabinets as desinged.
• Inspecting parts and sub-assemblies received from suppliers and sub-contractors, using checklists
• Assembling simulators from sub-assemblies, including structural, mechanical, IT equipment, cabling, and other systems.
• Installing cabling throughout a simulator (e.g., IT cables, signal cables, low power cables).
• Labeling parts, assemblies, and cables & wire harnesses.
• Completing assembly checklists and reports.
• Documenting the assembly process with text and photographs.
• Performing Physical Configuration Audits (PCAs).
• Performing diagnostics and troubleshooting to determine root cause of mechanical and electrical issues.
• Proposing and implementing problem resolution recommendations.
• Disassembling and packing simulators for shipment to client sites.
• Travelling to client facilities to perform simulator unpacking and re-assembly.
• Performing inventory management procedures (receiving, stocking, picking).
• Performing tool management procedures.
• Participating in R&D projects, as assigned.
• Maintaining clean work areas in the integration facility.
• Following and enforcing safe work practices in the integration facility.